David Hughes,

Chief Executive, Learning and Work Institute

David became Chief Executive of Learning and Work Institute in January 2016 following the merger of NIACE and Inclusion. He joined NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) as the Chief Executive in the summer of 2011.

David joined NIACE after 11 years working in the further education funding agencies, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). As Provider Services Director at the SFA he had national responsibility for all of the funding relationships with colleges and training organisations, ensuring that high quality skills and training were delivered across the country.

At the LSC David held a variety of senior roles in the East Midlands and nationally including working in a troubleshooting capacity.

Before joining the LSC in 2000, David worked in the voluntary sector both in the UK and Australia in areas including co-operative housing, social enterprise, regeneration and adult education.